MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,958 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad retaining clip missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad retaining clip missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear brake clipper retaining clip missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases close to flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear brake clipper retaining clip missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer cover (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer cover (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both insecure (2.7.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Inner Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Inner Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
both front tyre low on tread on inner edge.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AFZ 5806 is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2009 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 81,861 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AFZ 5806, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was AFZ 5806 registered?
AFZ 5806 is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 November 2009.
Is AFZ 5806 safe to buy?
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